research and development
noun
: studies and tests that are done in order to design new or improved products
The company has a large budget for research and development.
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These may necessitate more, instead of less, investment in research and development.
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Paulo Carvão, Forbes.com, 21 Aug. 2025
Their presence became global, including the world’s largest ophthalmic research and development laboratory.
—Rick Mauch, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 21 Aug. 2025
Fielding asks analytical research and development scientist Hassan.
—Sabrina Weiss, People.com, 21 Aug. 2025
The bill is boosting tax provisions designed to spur capital investment in U.S. manufacturing , such as full expensing for research and development and factory structures.
—Lee Ying Shan, CNBC, 13 Aug. 2025
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Paulo Carvão, Forbes.com, 21 Aug. 2025
Their presence became global, including the world’s largest ophthalmic research and development laboratory.
—Rick Mauch, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 21 Aug. 2025
Fielding asks analytical research and development scientist Hassan.
—Sabrina Weiss, People.com, 21 Aug. 2025
The bill is boosting tax provisions designed to spur capital investment in U.S. manufacturing , such as full expensing for research and development and factory structures.
—Lee Ying Shan, CNBC, 13 Aug. 2025
See All Example Sentences for research and development
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“Research and development.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/research%20and%20development. Accessed 30 Aug. 2025.
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